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The Illinois Fraternal Order of Police Awards Program recognizes and honors individuals who have made significant contributions to law enforcement, the Fraternal Order of Police, and the community at-large. Recipients are selected by an awards committee, comprised of ILFOP members, who are charged with reviewing peer nominations. The ILFOP Awards Committee has the responsibility to review all award nominations and approve or disapprove them. If disapproved, the ILFOP will draft a letter to the nominee recognizing the nomination and informing the nominee of the result.
The Bill Mehrten Lifetime Achievement Award is granted to a long-time member of the ILFOP who has consistently demonstrated leadership, fraternalism, professionalism, and dedication to the ILFOP organization and fellow members.
The ILFOP Award for Fraternalism is granted to an ILFOP member or lodge that has gone above and beyond to demonstrate the true meaning of fraternalism, whether to other ILFOP members or within the greater community, on behalf of the Fraternal Order of Police.
The ILFOP Award for Valor is granted to an ILFOP member or to a law enforcement officer eligible for membership in the ILFOP for an act of outstanding bravery or heroism in which the law enforcement officer has demonstrated, to a great degree, the characteristics of selflessness, personal courage, and devotion to duty.
The Chardy Lieb Memorial Award is granted to an ILFOP member’s wife or significant other that has gone above and beyond to demonstrate the true support of our members and the Illinois FOP State Lodge, whether to other ILFOP members or within the greater community, on behalf of the Fraternal Order of Police.
The President’s Award is presented by the ILFOP President to an individual that has demonstrated true commitment and service to the Illinois Fraternal Order of Police.
The ILFOP Award for Meritorious Service is granted to an ILFOP member or to a law enforcement officer eligible for membership in the ILFOP for outstanding police work, which brought great credit to the law enforcement profession in a case of unusual public interest or for an outstanding accomplishment.
The Lifesaving Award is granted to an ILFOP member or to a law enforcement officer eligible for membership in the ILFOP for outstanding efforts in performing actions or applying techniques that result in saving or sustaining a human life.
The Blue and Gold Award is granted to a non-law enforcement officer or organization that has shown great generosity and support to the ILFOP. This award can also be granted to a citizen in recognition of outstanding effort and service to a law enforcement organization or to the citizens of the State of Illinois.
Nominate a deserving individual for recognition through the Illinois FOP Awards Program. Your nomination helps honor those who have gone above and beyond in service to law enforcement, the Fraternal Order of Police, and our communities.
Nomation Form